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Monday 19 October 2020
The acceleration of the reopening roadmap has allowed businesses like cinemas to open earlier than expected.
The building in which the National Theatre is housed is over 50 years old.
As part of the changes, the theatre has committed to a review of all pay rates, with any amendments to be implemented in 2020.
A new work will look into coercion and intimidation facing women in Dublin.
Over 400 theatre makers have signed an open letter raising their concerns to Culture Minister Josepha Madigan.
That was among the sentiments expressed at an Oireachtas committee meeting today during which the current issues with the Abbey Theatre were discussed.
The signatories of the letter, and representatives of the theatre and the Arts Council. will also appear before an Oireachtas committee tomorrow.
In a statement today, the council said that it has sought assurances from the national theatre.
The letter is signed by more than 300 names, including many high-profile ones.
The Abbey Theatre’s long hoped-for redevelopment is awaiting final approval from the government.
‘Rehearsal, Playing the Dane’ opens on Wednesday.
He died peacefully and is survived by his wife Vera.
A new adaptation of Star of the Sea is among the shows.
They were queuing for tickets for a preview of the show Room.
Pat Kinevane has won an Olivier Award for his acting. He’s currently showing his acclaimed trilogy at the Peacock Stage in the Abbey Theatre.
Tries from Jack O’Mahony, George Downing and Luke Fitzgerald secured a famous victory.
Columnist and academic Emer O’Toole talks to us about her work.
An open meeting took place at the Abbey Theatre today.
The company is expected to spend €3 million-plus on the fit-out.
The statement today follows almost a week of campaigning for equality in the Irish theatre scene.
The Sean O’Casey play is currently on show at the Abbey Theatre. We speak to its director, Wayne Jordan.
The Abbey Theatre wants to talk about its history.
The actor stars in a one man show that uses sound, light and Irish Sign Language in a unique way.
During 2009 and 2014, revenues fell by 17 per cent, while public funding fell by 26 per cent.
Guess what? Traditional media no longer gets to dictate we can (or should) care about – as Panti Bliss, Pussy Riot and a host of other activists and individuals have proved, writes Lisa McInerney.
In the video, Panti talks about how the word ‘homophobia’ has been appropriated by other groups since The Saturday Night Show interview.
Rory O’Neill took to the Abbey stage last night to deliver oration on how homosexuality is still stigmatised in Ireland.
Fitzgerald was one of the most recognisable faces in Irish theatre acting and was married to Michael Colgan, artistic director of the Gate Theatre in Dublin.
This time it was a case of smoke without fire as a blown bulb at the theatre set the fire alarms off.
The theatre – which had been considered for moves elsewhere in recent years – will now stay at its current location.
Our essential roundup of the day’s big stories – plus any other bits and pieces you may have missed.
The asbestos, which can cause serious health problems if inhaled, was found during a building inspection in January. The theatre will close for nine weeks.
AN POST INTENDS to allow free postage to and from residents in nursing and care homes ahead of an expected tightening of restrictions on social movement.
Senders are advised to write ‘FREEPOST’ in capital letters on the envelope where they would usually put a stamp.
A statement from An Post said that the decision was made “recognising the increasing restrictions across the country” with a view to “bring a little joy”.
Fewer people send letters nowadays, opting for other forms of communication such as email, but some have started sending letters and postcards again amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
We want to know: How often do you post letters?
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